About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Salem seeks proposals from New Jersey attorneys or law firms to serve as Redevelopment Counsel. The selected counsel will assist the Mayor and Common Council with all aspects of the redevelopment process, from area designation through project implementation, and attend municipal meetings as requested. Eligible applicants must hold a license in good standing to practice law in New Jersey and possess at least three years of experience representing a New Jersey municipality as Redevelopment Counsel. Applicants must submit qualifications, a fee proposal, a State of New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, signed Pay to Play forms, and combined certification forms to the Office of the City Clerk by 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026. The City Council will evaluate proposals based on responsiveness, general reputation, relevant experience, knowledge of the City of Salem, availability, office resources, and overall advantage to the City. The contract term runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with negotiated compensation.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Salem
Scope of work
- Serve as redevelopment counsel for the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Salem
- Attend City Council, City Council Committee, and/or City Official meetings as requested
- Interface with the Municipal Solicitor, Mayor, and/or City Council members as necessary
- Provide legal services as requested for all aspects of the redevelopment process from area designation through project implementation
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Responsiveness to the Qualification Evaluation and other required submissions | Not specified |
| General experience and reputation in the field | Not specified |
| Specific experience/knowledge of the City of Salem and the subject matter to be addressed under the Contract | Not specified |
| Qualifications and experience which most closely match the needs of the City | Not specified |
| Availability to accommodate meeting and interface requirements with the Mayor and City Council and City Officials for meetings, phone conferences, attendance at events and office consultations | Not specified |
| Office resources, including backup staff, which are deemed most adequate to service the needs of the City | Not specified |
| The applicant who is deemed otherwise most advantageous based on all information submitted or gathered in connection with the proposal | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Fully licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of New Jersey
- Minimum of 3 years of experience representing a New Jersey municipality as Redevelopment Counsel
Documents to include with your response
- Resume or other documentation outlining qualifications and experience as redevelopment counsel
- Fee proposal
- State of New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Signed Pay to Play forms
- COMBINED CERTIFICATION: PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES IN RUSSIA AND BELARUS & INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN IRAN form
Key dates
- Proposals due
- 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026
- Contract start
- January1 st , 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy delivery
- Instructions
- Submit reply to the Office of the City Clerk at 125 West Broadway, Salem, New Jersey 08079 on or before 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026.
Contract details
- Term
- January1 st , 2027 to December 31 st , 2027